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BROOKINGS — Eli Ellsworth, an eighth grader at George S. Mickelson Middle School, recently won the Optimist Club of Brookings’ essay contest based on a theme of “Optimism: How it …

These students were chosen for the Good Citizen Luncheon that took place on March 18 at Mickelson Middle School. These students were chosen because they have exhibited exemplary social and/or …

The Prairie Doc

There is an old joke where a man walks into his doctor’s office and says, “Doc, it hurts every time I do this. What should I do? To which the doctor replies, “Simple, don’t do …

Read all about what Brookings-area governing agencies have on their public meeting agendas.

BROOKINGS — After a mild winter, it’s time to get ready for South Dakota’s second season — construction.   To help the community prepare, the City of Brookings and …

BROOKINGS — An attempted forced entry into a vehicle is being investigated by the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office, per a Friday news release from the office. The incident, which …

BROOKINGS — The Brookings Figure Skating Club’s 29th annual ice show, "Skating Through the Decades," takes center ice this weekend at the Larson Ice Arena. The show features a large cast …

From the Garden

Low maintenance, beautiful flowers, and plenty of varieties have made hydrangeas a favorite landscape plant. It seems you can’t visit a garden center or nursery without being tempted by one of …

Read all about what's on the menu in Brookings, Bruce and Elkton in the week ahead.

BROOKINGS — Brookings County has been chosen to receive $8,509 for Phase 41 from the Emergency Food and Shelter Programs. The selection was made by a national board that is chaired by the …

PIERRE — This week the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources announced the Brookings-Deuel Rural Water System public water system and the system’s operation …

PIERRE — The South Dakota State Historic Preservation Office, in conjunction with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will be hosting Archaeology Camp in Pierre on June 4-6 for students in grades …

Honor Rolls

The third-quarter honor roll for 2023-24 school year in the Arlington School District: 'A' Honor Roll Seventh grade: Spencer Antonen, Paige Fredrickson, Bentley Miklos, Carter …

The Arlington unit recently recognized Denise Smith as Legionette of the Year for the Arlington American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 42, in District 6 for the following reasons: Smith has been a …

Reflections

“These words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them.”  — (Luke 24:11) April Fools’ Day, occurring on April 1 each year, is an event that sees us …

BROOKINGS — The Mission of the Month for April at the Mission Coffeehouse at First Lutheran Church is Brookings Area Camp Adventure. Brookings Area Camp Adventure is a barrier-free day …

Read all about what Brookings-area groups have planned in the days ahead.

By Josh Linehan The Brookings Register   BROOKINGS — A semi’s serious engine trouble ended up causing a spill of about 200 gallons of diesel on Interstate 29 near the …

County Commission

BROOKINGS — The Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center will soon need new leadership after it was officially learned Tuesday that Director Dustin Huber has resigned, with his last day being …

BROOKINGS —   On Monday, April 8, work is scheduled to begin on U.S. Highway 14 near Brookings. Highway 14 will have two separate lane closures.   One lane closure will be east …

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